paraphrases

Says it again

Paraphrases are restatements of something in different words.

The goal is usually to clarify meaning or avoid direct quotation while preserving the original sense: Her paraphrases of the technical jargon helped the jury understand.

As a verb, to paraphrase is to reword: He paraphrased the president's remarks rather than quoting directly.

restatement

rewording

Restating in different terms

reformulationExpressing something anew
recastingSelecting replacement performers
renditionPerformed version of work

reinterpretation · translation · adaptation · version · rendering · transposition · retelling · restating · recap · summation

clarification

explanation

Statement making something clear

elucidationAct of explaining clearly
explicationDetailed interpretive analysis
simplificationMaking something less complex

demystification · unpacking · breakdown · interpretation · commentary · annotation · amplification · expansion · elaboration · decoding

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